Summary:
Zip code 24590 contains just one school — Scottsville Elementary — which serves students in grades PK through 5 in Scottsville, VA, with no middle or high schools available locally. The school is part of Albemarle County Public Schools, a district ranked 43rd out of 131 in Virginia. Scottsville Elementary enrolls 216 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, and roughly 73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high-poverty population. The school spends about $17,578 per student, and chronic absenteeism sits at a solid 9%, better than both district (11.8%) and state (14.8%) averages.
Academically, Scottsville Elementary has bright spots and concerns. In 2025-2026, 4th graders posted strong results: 79.17% proficient in reading, above district and state averages, and 70.83% in math, a huge jump from 48.48% the year before. However, 5th grade reading remains stuck at 58.33%, well below state averages around 72%. The biggest red flag is 5th grade Virginia Studies at only 50% proficiency, far below the district (75.55%) and state (74.36%). Overall, school averages for math (65.13%), reading (66.01%), and science (63.89%) trail district and state levels by roughly 7 to 10 points. These results place the school in the bottom quartile of Virginia elementary schools for three consecutive years.
For parents, this is a school with real strengths to build on. Attendance is excellent, 4th grade is showing clear momentum, and the district has plenty of resources — per-student spending of $17,578 is substantial. Yet achievement gaps in upper elementary reading and social studies suggest the school needs targeted interventions, especially as students prepare for middle school outside the zip code. With only one school in 24590, there are no within-zip alternatives, so families choosing Scottsville Elementary should expect a high-needs school within a high-performing district, where results vary by grade and subject.
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